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City Desk

Clark Assumes Chairmanship of Haverhill Conservation Commission

Clark Assumes Chairmanship of Haverhill Conservation Commission
Frederick J. Clark IV was elected last night as chairman of the Haverhill Conservation Commission. He succeeds Harmony Wilson who stepped down from the leadership role after four years, but will remain a commissioner. Conservation Commission Clerk Thomas Wylie was among those thanking Wilson for her guidance. “Chair Wilson has done an absolutely fantastic job. I wanted to say it …

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Boston Celtics to Trade Vonleh, Former Haverhill High Athlete

Boston Celtics to Trade Vonleh, Former Haverhill High Athlete
Former Haverhill High School athlete F. Noah Vonleh is being traded by the Boston Celtics in exchange for a future conditional second-round pick from the San Antonio Spurs and relief from a fully guaranteed contract had he remained with the Celtics past Jan. 7. The news was reported simultaneously by a number of sports sources. Vonleh, who attended Haverhill High …

Sections: Haverhill, Sports

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Business Bulletin

Carbone to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Greater Haverhill Chamber

Carbone to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Greater Haverhill Chamber
Longtime Haverhill businessman and community servant Peter Carbone will be given the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award when it convenes its Annual Business Awards Breakfast next month. Carbone and schoolhood buddy David Gaiero bought EZ-Way Cleaners from Carbone’s father, Atillio A. Carbone, and operated the business until last fall when they retired. Peter Carbone also serves as …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Regional News

Methuen Man, 19, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Firearms Thefts

Methuen Man, 19, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Firearms Thefts
A 19-year-old Methuen man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to conspiring to steal firearms from federally licensed gun dealers. According to court documents and statements made in court, between Aug. 29, 2021 and Oct. 4, that year, Johariel Quezada conspired with others to steal firearms from three New Hampshire federal firearms licensees. During that time, more than 40 firearms …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Gov. Healey Pledges to Expand Tax Deductions for Renters and Other Key Policy Changes

Gov. Healey Pledges to Expand Tax Deductions for Renters and Other Key Policy Changes
Colin A. Young, State House News Service Maura Healey took the oath of office as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts early yesterday afternoon, ascending to the state’s top job after two terms as attorney general and pledging to tackle challenges such as housing, cost of living, transportation and climate change. “We have untold wealth in Massachusetts. But record public revenue …

Sections: Haverhill, State House News

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Community Spotlight

Shyavitz Gives Haverhill Public Library Talk on Living Trusts and Estate Planning

Shyavitz Gives Haverhill Public Library Talk on Living Trusts and Estate Planning
Haverhill attorney Gerald L. Shyavitz is giving a free presentation on “Living Trusts, Avoiding Probate Court, Protecting Your Assets and More” during an upcoming talk at the Haverhill Public Library. Shyavitz speaks Thursday, Jan 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Haverhill Public Library auditorium. To register or learn more, look under Calendar of Events at haverhillpl.org.

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Today’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Kerri Perry, CEO of Community Action.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Saturday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Sunday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • Pulse on Health: Go behind the scenes to another Greater Lawrence Family Health Center all-site meeting—this one from the Health Center’s soon-to-be-expanded West Site, 700 Essex St., Lawrence. Dr. Guy Fish, president and CEO, talks about the strategic plan, as well as news from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and updates from the state Department of Public Health.
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Matthew Lima and Zachary Colton, advisors, Haverhill High School Drama Club.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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